New York Candidates Can Cast Votes Multiple Times, Musk's Claims Misleading
Elon Musk recently took to social media claiming that a candidate can appear on the ballot multiple times in New York, regardless of any party affiliations. However, his assertions are based on misinformation.
In New York state, candidates are allowed to run on multiple party lines simultaneously, which is known as "electoral fusion" or "fusion voting". This practice remains legal and common, allowing voters to support major-party candidates while also backing third-party nominees who share the same candidate.
The reason why some candidates appear under different party lines is that in New York, independent candidates like former Governor Andrew Cuomo list themselves on the ballot in the order they file. In other words, Cuomo's name may be listed last on one line and first on another.
For voters to ensure third parties stay on the ballot for future elections, they need to secure at least 130,000 votes during gubernatorial or presidential contests. The practice of fusion voting ensures that candidates can run on multiple party lines while still supporting third-party nominees, thus maintaining a level of competition in New York's electoral landscape.
In contrast, billionaire Elon Musk made misleading claims about the city's ballots on social media, stating that no ID is required and Cuomo’s name is last in the bottom right corner. However, under state law, poll workers are forbidden from asking for identification, and the ballot makeup does not constitute a "scam".
Elon Musk recently took to social media claiming that a candidate can appear on the ballot multiple times in New York, regardless of any party affiliations. However, his assertions are based on misinformation.
In New York state, candidates are allowed to run on multiple party lines simultaneously, which is known as "electoral fusion" or "fusion voting". This practice remains legal and common, allowing voters to support major-party candidates while also backing third-party nominees who share the same candidate.
The reason why some candidates appear under different party lines is that in New York, independent candidates like former Governor Andrew Cuomo list themselves on the ballot in the order they file. In other words, Cuomo's name may be listed last on one line and first on another.
For voters to ensure third parties stay on the ballot for future elections, they need to secure at least 130,000 votes during gubernatorial or presidential contests. The practice of fusion voting ensures that candidates can run on multiple party lines while still supporting third-party nominees, thus maintaining a level of competition in New York's electoral landscape.
In contrast, billionaire Elon Musk made misleading claims about the city's ballots on social media, stating that no ID is required and Cuomo’s name is last in the bottom right corner. However, under state law, poll workers are forbidden from asking for identification, and the ballot makeup does not constitute a "scam".
, he's always spreading misinformation on social media! like what even is electoral fusion tho? its actually a super cool way for voters to support their fave candidates while still having a voice for 3rd party nominees. and btw, Cuomo's name being last on the ballot line is just because hes an independent candidate lol 
anyone can run under multiple parties in NY so long as they get at least 130k votes. lets give it up for fusion voting! 
. i mean i get he's trying to stir up drama but it feels so lowkey misleading 
. i'm all for third party nominees having a shot at the ballot too, that's cool. like Cuomo being on multiple lines is just how the system works in NY 
130k votes sounds like a joke, what's next? Are they gonna give everyone a free ticket to vote multiple times too? 
Fusion voting or not, this whole thing reeks of him trying to stir up drama on the wrong social media. Newsflash Elon: you're not fooling anyone with your "facts". 
. I mean, come on Elon Musk, you're a billionaire, can't you fact-check before sharing? This isn't some kinda joke! The whole thing about electoral fusion in New York is actually pretty cool - it allows people to support different parties and candidates at the same time. But yeah, it's not as simple as just throwing your name on the ballot wherever 
. And honestly, 130k votes might be a lot for third-party candidates, but that's how we keep things interesting in elections! 